Woman Assaulted, Choked in Home

DALE CITY, Va. – On September 3, a 39-year-old woman told police that she was assaulted and then choked by the male suspect after an argument. According to the report, the victim got away from the home and contacted police. Police then arrested the suspect who stayed at the home. 

Here’s the latest from Prince William police:

Strangulation | Domestic Assault & Battery – On September 3rd at 6:34PM , officers responded to a residence located in the 4700 block of Koester Dr in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a domestic assault. The victim, a 39 year old woman of Woodbridge, reported to police that she and the accused, a known acquaintance, were involved in a verbal altercation which escalated. During the encounter, the accused assaulted the victim and, at one point, began to choke her. Minor injuries were reported. The victim was able to get away from the accused and contact police. The accused remained at home and was detained without further incident. Following the investigation, the accused was arrested.

Arrested on September 4th:

Luis MACHADA, 39, of the 4700 block of Koester Dr in Woodbridge

Charged with strangulation and domestic assault & battery

Court date: pending | Bond: held WITHOUT bond